This is a resource book designed to be used by teachers in Chinese bilingual bicultural programs. The materials in the book are based on Chinese New Year customs still observed in Chinese-American communities. The resource book contains five types of materials: (1) a general introduction to the Chinese New Year, including the Chinese Lunar Year and the Cycle of the Twelve Animals, (2) Chinese New Year stories, written in both Cantonese and English, (3) Chinese New Year songs, in both Cantonese and English, (4) recipes for the Chinese New Year, and (5) art projects. (CLK)